Being your own boss is one of the BEST things about starting your own business. 💯😎

But it doesn't mean you have to do everything by yourself! One area that can quickly become overwhelming is the legal side of your biz—filing required documents, operating agreements, vendor agreements, independent contractor agreements, licenses, trademarks, copyrights, and so much more! 

Having a supportive, experienced legal team on your side is key. Creative Law Network lawyers are experts in business law and can help you get your legal ducks in a row. Check out our ultimate entrepreneur legal checklist and reach out to us about your specific biz concerns. 👇📩

Cottonwood Institute goes to Denver International Airport! 🖌️🏔🛫

This week's Client Spotlight is on Cottonwood Institute's beautiful 14ers Exhibit at Denver International Airport. Local Denver artist Mike Wilson generously donated his collection of 53 watercolors of all 14ers (peaks over 14,000 feet) in Colorado to help the organization serve its mission. The exhibit runs until September 2024!

Who is Cottonwood Institute?

Cottonwood Institute is an award-winning non-profit organization working to connect middle and high school students to nature and inspire them to protect it. They collaborate with schools and youth organizations along the Colorado Front Range to provide high-quality, high-impact environmental education and service-learning programs.

How can the exhibit help Cottonwood Institute serve its mission?

Reprints of artworks are available for sale on Cottonwood Institute’s 14ers Artwork Store site and all net proceeds will help fund their programs for students who otherwise wouldn’t have the opportunity to explore the outdoors in Colorado.

How YOU can make a difference...

Snap a selfie in front of your favorite 14er when you pass by the 14ers Exhibit at DEN, share why you love it, and tag @cottonwoodinstitute and #14ersArtworkDEN for a chance to win a free print at the end of the exhibit!

"What the heck is the Corporate Transparency Act?" 1-minute version is here! 👀📢

We've highlighted all the basics from Dave's recent webinar on what you need to know about this new federal law. Shout out to CBCA's Colorado Attorneys for the Arts (CAFTA) for making this event possible!

You can also watch the full recording of Dave's presentation through CBCA's YT channel below:

From band manager to lawyer 😱

Before law school, Dave rocked stages as a tour manager, publicist, and band manager, even founding his own management agency. 🎸🎤 Throughout those years, he encountered first-hand the legal complexities and challenges creators commonly face.

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If you're a musician, writer, photographer, or any creative pro, Dave literally went to law school just so you won't have to. 😁😁😁 Bringing together his unique experience and his passion for creative arts, he launched Creative Law Network (CLN) as a law firm built specifically for creatives.

As a client of CLN, Dave can advise you on all aspects of #intellectualproperty and #businesslaw—allowing you to build a thriving creative business while focusing on what you do best.💯✨

Want to hit the charts, but then you keep getting stuck with all the music legalese❓❗ 

We know that building a successful music career can be overwhelming... so we put together this checklist just for you! 😊💯 It's not exhaustive, and not every item is relevant to everyone—but this list should help you hit the right note as you navigate the legal and business side of your music! 🎶🎼

Save this post now... and thank us later! 😉

What would you do if you found out one day that the Artificial Intelligence that ran everything was lazy, dishonest, and not quite as bright as it seemed? 🧠💻 That there might be a way to outwit the Network, in spite of its oppression, and maybe to find love, and something like a future, in the ruins of a desolate world? ✨ If you didn’t die trying, that is?

This week, our Client Spotlight is on John Be Lane and "The Future Lies"! This exciting, new post-dystopian romantic thriller takes place in Denver toward the end of this century.

Find out more and get your copy at John's website today! 🛒

Is anything posted online free to use?? 🤔 Do I lose my copyright if I post my work on social media?? 😨

Common questions worth answering—and Dave did just that at Denver Startup Week! Hit share if you find this post helpful. ✅

What the Heck is the Corporate Transparency Act and Does it Apply to Me?

Does this new federal law apply to individual artists or creative entrepreneurs? The Corporate Transparency Act says that most small businesses, including LLCs, must file information about the company and its owners with the US Department of Treasury.

If you operate a business for your creative work, we can help you comply with this new law. CBCA’s Colorado Attorneys for the Arts (CAFTA) is hosting an informative and interactive webinar (for free!) where Dave will tell you what you need to know and get your questions answered.

Register in advance through this link.

You have a LOT of rights when it comes to being the owner of a copyright, we'll call it a bundle of sticks. Have more questions? You know how to reach us!

Dave sat down with Entertainment Law Series to talk about this saying he learned in law school. 📝 Make sure to watch J.D. and Matt interview Dave below.

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It's a new year and if you're still on your resolution of learning more about the music business, then our Youtube page is the place to go.

Get our your notebooks and learn from Dave about everything from Sound Recording, Publishing, Types of Contracts and more. You’re ability to learn is just one click away 📝

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